Overnight Cabin Counselor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Oakland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A summer camp organization located in Oakland, Maine is seeking a Residential Camp Counselor who loves sports and teamwork to positively impact children's lives. The role involves supervising campers from Sunday to Friday, planning daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Counselors will lead various camp programs and participate fully in camp life, including overnight stays in the cabins. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and teamwork skills. Training and commitment for the entire camp season required.

Qualifications

• Experience in child supervision and camp programs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lead activities and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Help children adjust and grow within the program.
• Plan and implement daily curriculum for children.
• Supervise campers overnight in cabins.
• Participate in daily cleaning duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Child supervision

Communication

Activity planning

Job description

Love sports, teamwork, and making a real impact on kids’ lives? As a Residential Camp Counselor at Camp Tracy and New England Sports Camp, you’ll be an essential part of creating a fun, safe, and unforgettable camp experience. Counselors work closely with campers from Sunday through Friday (including overnight), helping children adjust, grow, and thrive within the program. This is a hands‑on, high‑energy role that includes leading daily activities, supporting campers both on and off the field, and living the camp life alongside them.

Assist with New England Sports Camps & Specialty Camp program activities as well as guiding/helping the children adjust and grow within the program guidelines. Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of various camp activities, and education programs. Counselors will be expected to be with campers from Sunday to Friday. Counselors are expected to be available for the entire camp season and staff training.

• Responsible for a group of children, helping each child adjust and grow with other children within the program guidelines.
• Participate in daily cleaning duties which include cleaning the cabins, the lodge eating area, bathrooms in the common shower facility and lodge (upstairs & down), emptying trash from the lodge and cabins, general upkeep of the lodge (sweeping, wiping tables, vacuuming, etc.), and final clean up at the close of camp.
• Sleep in cabins to provide overnight supervision to campers.
• Plan and implement daily curriculum for children to follow.
• Become familiar with emergency protocol for accidents, first aid, etc.
• Comply with and participate fully in the instruction of swimming, games, various camp activities, and education programs.
• Ability to communicate and work with all groups participating (age and skill level) and provide necessary instruction to children.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and discipline of children, areas, and equipment.
• Aid in providing a safe, healthy, and fun experience for campers in the New England Sports Camps Program.